News
Defendant sentenced following high-speed pursuit
CLAY COUNTY — Christopher Rosewell, 48, North Kansas City, has been sentenced to two years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for a Class E felony resulting from resisting a lawful stop that took Rosewell through southern Liberty and into Independence. The sentence follows an incident that began when Clay County Sheriff deputies on patrol…
Community Living
Kearney Food Pantry to collect cereals Wednesday
KEARNEY — The Kearney Food Pantry, 108 W. Washington St. Kearney, will host a cereal drive-by from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Drive by and donate a box of cereal (hot or cold). Every box helps a local family start the day. As a thank you, donors will receive a Sonic drink…
Multimedia
Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
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Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW: An 'Invite,' but to what?
By Simonie WilsonA star-studded, fast-talking film that takes place entirely in one San Francisco apartment uses overlapping dialog meant make it feel like an unscripted play, but with Olivia Wilde (“Don’t Worry Darling,” “Booksmart”) at the helm and as the lead actress, “The Invite” largely feels forced and phony, if still sometimes funny. It’s a…
Opinion
July 4th time to reflect on country’s independence
In elementary school, I remember reading “Johnny Tremain” by Esther Forbes. I don’t remember the grade, but I clearly the book starting my interest in learning about the Revolutionary War.